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HR 5248 117th Congress House

TRIAGE Act of 2021

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Provider Bridge Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 14, 2021 Introduced by: Crow, Jason Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action September 15, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies Act of 2021 or the TRIAGE Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the Provider Bridge Program, a technology platform funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration to facilitate the provision of health care services via telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergencies.

The bill also authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states for expediting the reactivation of expired licenses or the issuance of temporary authorizations for health care professionals who volunteer to provide services through the Provider Bridge Program.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jun 22, 2022
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Waltz, Michael
Florida · Sep 14, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5248: TRIAGE Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5248/
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"H.R. 5248: TRIAGE Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5248/.
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H.R. 5248, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5248/.
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